Project Manager
Scotland – Central, Northern and Highlands
Permanent
Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
An opportunity has opened for a Project Manager, with in our SSE North Scotland business, to lead a number of projects installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 11kV to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times.
The successful candidate will provide the overall management of a number of diverse electrical network projects running concurrently. These may include the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 33kv and occasionally 132KV. They will be responsible for the resourcing and management of small and large site teams, liaison with other Freedom Project Managers to secure resource and the interface with our client. Some time will be spent on site in various locations throughout the northern half of Scotland including all islands.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
* Reporting to the Operations Manager, the senior project manager will lead multiple project managers and teams and execute duties in a professional manner to build team and customer confidence and thereby contributing to the promotion of Projects Business growth. First line problem solver.
* Provide the leadership, drive, discipline, and support of the Project Managers and the teams through direction, guidance, advice, support, commitment, effort and dedication as required to direct reports, other team members and customers.
* To work within all set procedures and to ensure Health and Safety is the most important element in this regard. Undertake the site supervisor role when required, in accordance with the CDM regulations as required - this may include the control of Customer appointed contractors and/or company appointed sub contract labour.
* Efficiently execute the project management role on a number of projects running concurrently while managing their team of Project Managers. Oversee the tasks and task types allocated to others in a diligent manner in pursuit of effective project delivery. Appraise direct reports regularly in order to develop them, increase skill range, knowledge base and performance in the process.
* Resource control. Undertake the organisation, control and deployment of materials/equipment/labour resources for upcoming works on a range of projects running concurrently.
* Good commercial awareness and completion of valuations against a set scope
* Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
* Production of as built records, test results, updated drawings and reports for projects.
What we’re looking for :
* HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and / or time served)
* Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
* Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
* SSSTS OR SMSTS is desirable, not essential
* Possession of SSE DNO authorisation to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation i.e. SPEN, NPg, UKPN).
* The candidate must be based within Scotland though geographically that can be anywhere and must be able and prepared to travel within all of Scotland but particularly from Perth and above including all Islands.
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
1. Car/Car allowance
2. Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
3. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
4. 25 days holiday plus